Earth Science



Everest: Rivers of Ice


An interactive site that has videos, before (1920) & after (2007) photos of glaciers, & panoramic images of valleys & glaciers of the Himalayas.



Harness the Power of Wind


An interactive activity designed to help students learn how wind turbines generate power, & they can test the efficiency by changing height, wind speed, & propeller size.


Project Noah


A platform to collaborative, explore, & document wildlife in your community. Under the Missions tab, there are projects to make contributions to with images or observations. There is also a free iPod app.


State of Flux


Features 255 before & after pictures of locations worldwide after effects & impacts of climate change, natural disasters, & land use.


Volcano Explorer

Discovery Channel

The Discovery Channel's Volcano Explorer provides a small simulation that students can use to design a volcanic eruption, or as a class on the Promethean board. Using the Volcano Explorer students choose the magma viscosity & gas content to create a virtual volcanic eruption. When students make their selections the Volcano Explorer provides a short explanation of how those settings will affect the shape of the volcano & its eruption.


Last Updated - Sep 2013